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Old 05-04-12, 07:12 AM   #1
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Default Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

ok im hopefully getting sniff's sv650 on Saturday and i like to mod bikes so my questions are
what is the easiest USD fork swap (has anyone made a "how to" thread)
whats the cheapest rear shock upgrade
what do i need to put a wider rear wheel on there
and finally wheres the cheapest place to get a bellypan
tried using the search tab and got no where so any info links ect on this will be appreciated

and a pic of what im hopefully getting

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Old 05-04-12, 11:20 AM   #2
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ok dont worry about the forks, it took a while but i found what i need
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Old 05-04-12, 05:50 PM   #3
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Default Re: Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

wow 90 views and not a single comment, talkative bunch here
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Old 05-04-12, 05:59 PM   #4
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Default Re: Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

We'll you've answered your question about forks

If you do the same search for your rear wheel question, then you'll answer that too, you'll not need our input

But everything I've read, there's not much to be gained from fitting a wider rear wheel.
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Old 05-04-12, 06:35 PM   #5
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there's not much to be gained from fitting a wider rear wheel.
fair enough what other handling mods do you recommend
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Old 05-04-12, 07:03 PM   #6
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Default Re: Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

Exactly what you're proposing on doing. Front end swap & replace rear shock

Depending on your weight, either Zx6, ZX10 or GSXR shock is your best & cheapest option
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Old 05-04-12, 07:05 PM   #7
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Default Re: Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

lets get the delusions out the way first. how much are you prepared to spend on:

front end

rear shock

are you after performance or tart factor?
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Old 05-04-12, 07:15 PM   #8
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lets get the delusions out the way first. how much are you prepared to spend on:

front end

rear shock

are you after performance or tart factor?
all parts will be an ebay jobbie so front end im expecting to cost about £200-£300 if i can wait and get the parts bit by bit
rear shock i really dont know as cheap as possible
and i want performance with the tart factor
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Old 05-04-12, 07:26 PM   #9
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Default Re: Which USD front, which shock, wider back wheel? Again.

you wont get a USD front end for 2-300.

expect to pay:
forks = 150>
front wheel = 100>
mudguard = 40>
callipers = 50>
yokes = 100> (if you want to keep the naked look with renthals then you will need a custom yoke make)
brake lines = £40
wheel spindle = £30>
nuts bolts etc.etc. £40>
discs = £80>

performance + tart = lodsa cash
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Old 05-04-12, 07:34 PM   #10
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^ this man knows his stuff he's done a few front end swaps

If you're super lucky you'll get a full USD front end (none radial) for around £500

Rear shock is anything from £50-£100 or even £500 if you're thinking Penske.

Don't forget buying all the bits individually may look cheaper but these are all heavy items and often postage means you loose out in the long run.
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